Preface: The Creation Story of Eavesdropping on Millionaires ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Rediscovering Purpose: A Hike, a Moment of Clarity, and Walking Away When It Doesn’t Feel Fun – Mel A. 7 Eavesdropping on Millionaires and Their Children 28 Chapter 2 Slow and Steady Wins the Race – Richard K. 31 Most Important Life Lessons from the Mouths of Millionaires 44 Chapter 3 Never Let a Bad Situation Get the Best of You – Gordon K. 47 Eavesdropping on Millionaires’ Childhoods 65 Chapter 4 Creating Your Own Path: From Family Expectations to Personal Fulfillment – Richard R. 67 Advice Millionaires Took to Heart 83 Chapter 5 From Immigrant to the American Dream Embodied – George D. 85 Charts 102 Chapter 6 Can a Book Change Your Life? – Jack M. 121 Eavesdropping on Millionaires’ Business Lessons 132 Chapter 7 The Worst Mistake or Best Decision? Joining the Family Business – Lincoln A. 135 The One Thing That Could Have Kept You from Achieving Your Goals/Success 149 Chapter 8 Going Debt-Free and Focusing on Doing What I Like – Allen A. 151 Eavesdropping on Millionaires – Their Early Years 163 Chapter 9 Don’t Let Complacency Keep You from Achieving Your Goals – Tom Z. 165 What Do You Think Is the Next “Big Thing” and To What Personal Character Trait Do you Attribute Your Financial Success? 180 Chapter 10 A Blank Piece of Paper with My Preferred Future – Skip V. 183 Insight Journal 197 Index 201

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